US Bridges

Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook

Poor

Franklin County, New York · 1 Mile West of Route 374 · Structure no. 000000002219720

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook is a steel culvert carrying Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Knoll Road
CrossesCollins Brook
Location1 Mile West of Route 374
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.98184, -74.10509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sandy Knoll Road over Collins Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.